Join NLIHC’s next Tenant Talk Live webinar on Monday, September 13 at 6 pm ET (5 pm CT, 4 pm MT, 3 pm PT). We will discuss resources available for tenants who are interested in becoming homeowners. NLIHC recently surveyed residents in our network for future webinar topics, and many suggested homeownership opportunities. While NLIHC’s work has mainly concentrated on making rent affordable for the lowest-income renters, we recognize the importance of holding a space for individuals to discuss why becoming a homeowner is so difficult for low-income people and existing resources and programs that reduce barriers to homeownership for low-income households.
The Joint Center for Housing Studies’ annual publication, The State of the Nation’s Housing, addresses the many challenges households have faced when trying to attain homeownership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Some of the main barriers to owning a home include the rising demand for homes, high market prices, and limited inventory. Even with rising homeownership rates in 2020, wealth disparities continue to prevent the lowest-income households from become homeowners. With a housing market that continues to fluctuate, advocates continue to push for solutions that make housing more accessible and affordable.
The webinar will discuss current challenges in the current housing market, practical options for tenants to become homeowners, and other topics. Tenant Talk Live is also an opportunity for renters to share their experiences and identify opportunities to make change in their communities. NLIHC Housing Advocacy Organizer Sidney Betancourt will be joined by Patricia Fron, co-executive director of Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance (CAFHA) and Jerry Johnson, who was part of CAFHA’s working group. NLIHC staff members will provide policy and emergency rental assistance updates.
NLIHC is committed to connecting and engaging with resident leaders in new, robust ways. If you are a low-income resident and have a topic you would like to propose or if you want to be a speaker on an upcoming call/webinar, email: [email protected]
To stay up to date with Tenant Talk Live events, join our Facebook group!
Register for Tenant Talk Live at: https://bit.ly/361rmy2